Both assistants were removed from roles in Auburn's recruiting plans several weeks ago, according to Yahoo! Sports' Pat Forde.

When asked Oct. 30 about a report that a few of his assistants were no longer on the road recruiting, Chizik said, "I don't have time for all of that. I've got one direct focus: that is my team and my players.

"That has nothing to do with us winning. Whoever said that has nothing to do with anything, so I am not getting into any of that stuff. I've got one track, and that is our players and our coaches, and trying to get us to the next win, so, all of that stuff, I have no comment on that."

After practice Wednesday, Chizik told news reporters in a brief session, "I'm not going to comment on any speculation out there, so we'll talk about the Iron Bowl and Alabama."

Another website, AL.com, reported the NCAA interviewed at least one assistant coach and several players on campus this week regarding former Auburn running back signee Jovon Robinson.

Asked if he had knowledge of any such interviews, Chizik reiterated his earlier comments.

"Again, I'm not going to comment on any speculation about any of that," he said. "I've got one goal in mind, and that's the Iron Bowl."

The NCAA has also been investigating the recruitment of Robinson, a Memphis-area recruit who was part of Auburn's 2012 signing class. According to a Yahoo! Sports report in September, the NCAA found that Robinson's high school transcripts had been forged.

In addition, Yahoo! reported in September that Robinson had received impermissible benefits, including transportation to Auburn's campus, from a teacher at his high school â?? an Auburn fan.

If there's good news to be found in the Yahoo! report, it's that the NCAA's probe is not believed to include any additional investigation into former quarterback Cam Newton's recruitment in 2010.

But for Chizik, the news of further NCAA investigations into his program is yet another black mark on a dismal 2012 season. University President Jay Gogue said last week that he'd evaluate Chizik's job status after the conclusion of the regular season.

While Chizik has a large buyout, his contract clearly states that NCAA investigations into either him or his staff could result in a suspended payment.

Auburn University President Jay Gogue had issued a statement Oct. 25 via the school's website saying he shared many of the concerns of members of the "Auburn Family" and the football program would be evaluated in "an objective, thorough and professional process."

After a meeting of the university's board of trustees Friday, Gogue said he would evaluate the football program after the season.

"We review all the programs, including the administrative people, after every season," Gogue said. "You never know till the season's over what you got. So we will wait till the end of the season and review the program."